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If You Need Me...
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I'll be here...
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... or, more specifically, here - Jekyll Island, Georgia.
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I've ooohed and ahhed over vintage style bathing suits all summer...
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And though I'll have to wait until next year for the perfect suit {$$$}...
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I was able to snag a few good deals this year...such as this sweet beach vintage style umbrella with a wooden handle and beautiful lace trim {oh, how I love it so! } for just $15 from Totes....
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...and these $5 sunglasses from Ebay...
Not to mention this Croft and Barrow hat from Khols on clearance for $15.60 {my hat is black and white stripe}...
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...and this clearance beach tote from Wal-mart for just $5.00...
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Maybe by next year hubs will see that $75 - $100 for a good vintage style bathing suit is well worth the money?
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But I don't know... I'm pretty sure it will take a lot of convincing on the romantic beaches of Jekyll Island this year...
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Either way... I'll see you when I return! Have a great week!